Systems Engineering Intern – Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Electric Power

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a student engineer to contribute to aerospace projects in mechanical and aerospace engineering domains. You will engage in design, analysis, and testing of engine controls, navigation, and platform integration while developing simulations and engineering tools.

You will write software requirements, perform testing, and support systems through their lifecycle. A strong emphasis on communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking is expected.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Willingness and ability to work in the United States.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale without rounding.
• Currently attending a full-time matriculated and nationally accredited program in engineering.
• Accepted degrees include Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
• Strong commitment to a career in technology and passion for engineering.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and collaborative teamwork abilities.
• Analytical-minded problem solver and critical thinker.
• Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft products.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, development, and testing of aerospace systems.
• Write software requirements and conduct software testing.
• Develop simulations and engineering tools.
• Provide product and program support.
• Support aerospace systems through their service life.
• Build professional and technical skills with interns, co-ops, and leaders.

Skills

Aerospace Systems Engineering

Programming Proficiency

Analytical Problem Solving

Collaborative Teamwork

Strong Communication

Decision-Making

Critical Thinking

Analytical Mindset

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Full-time matriculated student

Tools

Microsoft Products

Simulation Software

Engineering Tools

Job description

• Work on challenging, real-world aerospace systems and defense problems for commercial and military applications
• Support aerospace systems through their service life
• Contribute to development of engine controls, navigation and guidance systems, gas turbine engine components, electrical power systems, mechanical systems, vehicle health and data management systems, mission systems, computing systems, and platform systems integration
• Perform design, analysis, development, and testing
• Write software requirements and conduct software testing
• Develop simulations and engineering tools
• Provide product and program support
• Build professional and technical skills and relationships with interns, co-ops, and leaders

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Willingness and ability to work in the United States
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale without rounding
• Currently attending a full-time matriculated and nationally accredited baccalaureate or graduate program in engineering
• Accepted degrees include Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering
• Reliable transportation required
• Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
• Strong commitment to a career in technology and passion for engineering
• Strong communication, decision-making, and collaborative teamwork abilities
• Analytical-minded problem solver and critical thinker
• Strong knowledge of computers and Microsoft products
• Proficiency in at least one programming language
• Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in aerospace systems and engineering principles, with a focus on engine controls, navigation systems, and platform systems integration. Proficient in software requirements writing, testing, and development of engineering tools and simulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Aerospace Systems Engineering
• Software Requirements Writing
• Programming Proficiency
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Collaborative Teamwork

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engine Controls Development
• Navigation Systems Design
• Gas Turbine Engine Components
• Electrical Power Systems
• Mechanical Systems Engineering
• Data Management Systems
• Simulation Development
• Software Testing
• Systems Integration
• Technical Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication
• Decision-Making
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Analytical Mindset
• Critical Thinking

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Defense Systems
• Commercial Applications
• Military Applications
• U.S. Person Status

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Products
• Engineering Tools
• Simulation Software